GIMHAE, June 21 (Korea Bizwire) —Doyo Village, situated in the northernmost part of Gimhae City, Gyeongsangnam-do, derives its name from the abundant presence of doyo birds that used to visit and inhabit the area alongside the river. Nestled between Mount Mucheok and the Nakdong River, this riverside village exudes natural beauty and tranquility. Renowned as [...]
SEOUL, June 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Vespa introduces GTS on Wednesday, its flagship scooter model, in Korea. The GTS range includes the Classic, Supersport, and Super Tech models. Featuring a blend of traditional design and advanced technology, the GTS offers improved stability and braking performance. With two engine options, including a 125-cid I-GET and 300 [...]
SEOUL, June 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Convenience store chain GS25 is revolutionizing the industry with the launch of Ereon, an AI self-driving serving robot. This marks the first sale of its kind in convenience stores, with Ereon becoming available at over 9,000 GS25 stores in Seoul this month. Equipped with advanced vibration control and AI [...]
SEOUL, June 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics has partnered with healthtech startup Wellnesys to bring an interactive yoga experience to smart TVs. Using YogiFi, a smart yoga mat developed by Wellness, in conjunction with Samsung Smart TVs, users can practice yoga at home and receive real-time posture correction. YogiFi’s sensors and AI technology transmit [...]
SEOUL, June 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. is showcasing a series of artworks created by recycling props from refrigerator advertisements. The tech giant said Tuesday it has collaborated with upcycling artists Lee Kyu-han and Kim Eun-ha to transform props like film sets and costumes, originally used to convey the energy-saving philosophy of Bespoke [...]
SEOUL, June 20 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday it will operate outdoor swimming pools along the Han River during the summer season, starting this Friday and continuing until Aug. 20. Three outdoor swimming pools in the Ttukseom, Gwangnaru and Yeouido areas, and two swimming areas in the Nanji and Yanghwa districts [...]
SEOUL, June 19 (Korea Bizwire) —Seoul, Gyeonggi, and other central regions were placed under heat advisories on Monday due to the intense midday heat. Individuals spending time outdoors are actively seeking shaded areas to cool off, and the presence of parasol shades has become vital infrastructure throughout the country, offering significant assistance. The large parasols [...]
SEOUL, June 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Small boats can now enjoy streaming video from platforms like YouTube and Netflix, thanks to the availability of satellite antennas designed specifically for them. In the past, communication on small ships required bulky and heavy satellite antennas. However, a new ultra-compact antenna has been introduced to replace them. SK [...]
SEOUL, June 19 (Korea Bizwire) — With convenience becoming the new trend, services that offer fruit and vegetable preparation are gaining popularity. At “The Hyundai Seoul” operated by Hyundai Department Store, approximately 200 customers visit each day to have the fruits and vegetables they purchased cut into their preferred shapes and sizes. Customers may need [...]
GWANGJU, June 16 (Korea Bizwire) — The Toechon Tomato Festival, which is one of the prominent festivals in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, made a comeback after a four-year hiatus. Spanning three days from Friday to Saturday, the festival offers unique attractions such as a captivating tomato juice making performance, an engaging tomato pot making experience, a [...]